Ilya Frank
Physicist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
October 23rd, 1908
116 years ago
Died
June 22nd, 1990
34 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Russia
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Born in Russia in 1908, an influential physicist and academic contributed significantly to the field of physics. His work in the development of the theory of radiation and liquid scintillation counters advanced scientific understanding and innovation. Shared the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1958 for the discovery of the phenomenon of coherent nonelastic scattering of light. He held various academic positions, mentoring future physicists and continuing research until later in life.
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1958
Contributed to the theory of radiation
Developed liquid scintillation counters
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